(a) In addition to any other requirement imposed by law, a court shall notify a person convicted of a violation listed in subdivision (h) that the person is required to install a functioning, certified ignition interlock device on any vehicle that the person operates and that the person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device in accordance with this section. (b) The Department of Motor Vehicles, upon receipt of the courtâs abstract of conviction for a violation listed in subdivision (h), shall inform the convicted person of the requirements of this section, including the term for which the person is required to have a certified ignition interlock device installed. The records of the department shall reflect the mandatory use of the device for the term required and the time when the device is required to be installed by this code. (c) The department shall advise the person that installation of a functioning, certified ignition interlock device on a vehicle does not allow the person to drive without a valid driverâs license. (d) (1) A person who is notified by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) shall do all of the following: (A) Arrange for each vehicle operated by the person to be equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device by a certified ignition interlock device provider under Section 13386. (B) Provide to the department proof of installation by submitting the âVerification of Installationâ form described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (g) of Section 13386. (C) Pay a fee, determined by the department, that is sufficient to cover the costs of administration of this section. (2) A person who is notified by the department pursuant to subdivision (b), is exempt from the requirements of this subdivision until the time the person purchases or has access to a vehicle if, within 30 days of the notification, the person certifies to the department all of the following: (A) The person does not own a vehicle. (B) The person does not have access to a vehicle at their residence. (C) The person no longer has access to the vehicle they were driving at the time they were arrested for a violation that subsequently resulted in a conviction for a violation listed in subdivision (h). (D) The person acknowledges that they are only allowed to drive a vehicle that is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device. (E) The person acknowledges that they are required to have a valid driverâs license before they can drive. (F) The person acknowledges that they are subject to the requirements of this section when the person purchases or has access to a vehicle. (e) In addition to any other restrictions the department places on the driverâs license record of the convicted person when the person is issued a restricted driverâs license pursuant to Section 13352 or 13352.4, the department shall place a restriction on the driverâs license record of the person that states the driver is restricted to driving only vehicles equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device for the applicable term. (f) (1) A person who is notified by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) shall arrange for each vehicle with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device to be serviced by the installer at least once every 60 days in order for the installer to recalibrate and monitor the operation of the device. (2) The installer shall notify the department if the device is removed or indicates that the person has attempted to remove, bypass, or tamper with the device, or if the person fails three or more times to comply with any requirement for the maintenance or calibration of the ignition interlock device. (g) The department shall monitor the installation and maintenance of the ignition interlock device installed pursuant to subdivision (d). (h) A person is required to install a functioning, certified i
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